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OpenTZT copyright GPL.

 Website : http://www.opentzt.com 

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OpenTZT is a program for creating and mixing live video graphics.

Limitations/KnownBugs:

- You should always set your desktop to 16 bit color when running OpenTZT.  If you don't you'll get a message box, but the program will still run.  Some FX (especially plug-ins) may not function correctly and preset previews are known to stay blank until the next reload of the software
- You may see an error message about the "cv096.dll" when you start OpenTZT.  This message is related to a plug-in and is not an error with the host app.  Please try reinstalling all your plug-ins before reporting the problem.


For full instructions (keyboard shortcuts, etc..) please see http://www.opentzt.com.  There is a Reference Wiki and Tutorials available to get you started.

If you would like to report a bug you can post a message to the appropriate forums or send email to esotic@esotic.com.  You can also use the MSN and AIM networks to contact Esotic for assistance.

Here is a brief description of the flow of video through OpenTZT   


       [ channel A ]

left arrow
+------------+ +----------+ +----------+
|movie player|-|effector 1|-|effector 2|--v
+------------+ +----------+ +----------+  |
down arrow                                |
+------------+ +----------+ +----------+  |
|movie player|-|effector 1|-|effector 2|--+ <- composition
+------------+ +----------+ +----------+  | (add , sub , alpha ..etc.)
right arrow                               |
+------------+ +----------+ +----------+  |
|movie player|-|effector 1|-|effector 2|--+ <- composition
+------------+ +----------+ +----------+  |
                                          |
                                     +----------+
                                     |effector  | (up arrow)
                                     +----------+
                                          |
                                          |
                                          |  v----[ channel B ]
                                          |  |
                                      +--------+
                                      |switcher| (space key)
                                      +--------+
                                          |
                                          |---------------------------v
                                          |                           |
                                          +-------------v             |
                                          |             |             |
                                          |          <Stretcher>      |
                                          v             |             |
                                       [1st Monitor]  [CLONE WINDOW] [2nd Monitor]


